The Hogmanay Stranger’s Secret | A Hamish Macbeth Mystery

As Hogmanay approaches, snow drapes the Scottish Highlands in silence and silver light. The village of Lochdubh prepares to welcome the New Year with warmth, music, and familiar traditions. Fires glow in cottage hearths, voices gather in quiet celebration — and then a stranger appears, carrying more than just a suitcase into the village.

When unsettling events begin to unfold, Constable Hamish Macbeth senses that the past has arrived with the turning of the year. Beneath the smiles of welcome and the cheer of Hogmanay festivities lie secrets long buried, memories best forgotten, and truths no one expected to surface.

As whispers move through the pub and uneasy glances pass in the lamplit streets, Hamish finds himself drawn into a mystery shaped by regret, hidden identities, and the weight of old choices. The stranger’s presence threatens to disturb the fragile balance of village life, revealing that even in a close-knit community, some stories remain carefully concealed.

Set amid snow-covered hills, ringing bells, and the quiet anticipation of a New Year, this gentle Scottish cozy mystery unfolds at a slow, comforting pace. Perfect for relaxing evenings, bedtime listening, or drifting peacefully to sleep, it offers a calm, atmospheric journey into the heart of a Highland village — where charm and danger quietly coexist.

🎧 Cozy mystery audiobook for sleep
🏔️ Scottish Highlands village setting
🕯️ Slow-paced, calming narration
❄️ Winter & Hogmanay festive atmosphere
📖 Classic British cozy detective story

Fan-made fiction inspired by the works of M.C. Beaton, created as a respectful tribute to the Hamish Macbeth series and classic cozy mysteries.